Knock knock! Have you visited these new cafes in Dubai?
We all know that Dubai’s food scene is rich and diverse. The emirate is home to numerous excellent fine dining venues, homegrown eateries and casual cafes. But over the past two years, many new cafes have sprung up across different areas in Dubai, particularly in the newer Wasl 51 community. Here is a list of new cafes in Dubai that should definitely be on your ‘must-visit’ list.
NEW CAFES IN DUBAI
AROUND THE BLOCK
Nestled in Wasl 51, Around the Block is a new concept cafe in Dubai. The cafe is divided into two parts, an urban cafe on one side and a sneaker studio on the other. Around The Block also has a co-working space where creatives from all across Dubai can connect with each other. You can enjoy curated food, speciality coffee and an eclectic range of beverages at this Wasl 51 restaurant.
- Average cost for two: AED 250
- Location: Wasl 51, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1
- Timings: 08:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-342-8000, +971-50-896-5600, +971-50-348-9700
CAF CAFE
With branches across the entire Middle East region, CAF Cafe is hands down one of the best places for speciality coffee in Dubai. The cafe constantly focuses on crafting contemporary concoctions that guests can enjoy in the shop’s indoor setting. CAF Cafe offers Dutch brew, Turkish coffee latte, little con helado, Iced Spanish latte, cortado and a lot more variations.
- Average cost for two: AED 55
- Location: Wasl 51, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1
- Timings: 08:00 am – 11pm, Thu-Fri: 08:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: cafcafe.com
CAT CAFE VIBRISSAE
Super sleek, super trendy, pet-friendly Cat Cafe Vibrissae is about all things coffee. Whether you want to wag your stress out with the usual suspects or expand your caffeine-related horizons with Vibrissae specials, this cafe knows how to cater to you. Try their hot pistachio latte, Spanish latte, toffee nut latte or dalgona while listening to meows of your cute cat. You can also enjoy hot tea and milkshakes at this cat cafe in Dubai.
- Average cost for two: AED 50
- Location: Al Safa Complex, 16th Street, Al Safa
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
- Contact: +971-56-966-6571
CHARADE
Known for books, games and mid-meal entertainment, Charade is another cafe worth checking out in Dubai. Charade is a popular cafe in Wasl 51 that serves loaded fries, gourmet burgers and freak-shakes. Charade offers both indoor and outdoor seating. Valet parking is also available at the eatery.
- Average cost for two: AED 190
- Location: Wasl 51, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm, Thu-Sat: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-50-137-0779
HAVE CAFE
Need an instant coffee fix in Dubai? Head straight to Have Cafe. Serving up lattes and cold brews, Have Cafe is one of the best coffee places in Dubai. You can also also relish sinfully sweet croissants and desserts at the cafe.
- Average cost for two: Varies
- Location: Boxpark, Al Wasl Road
- Timings: 08:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-54-553-2070
HIVE BOARD GAME CAFE
Used to love board games but due to the hectic pace of your life they’ve just been sitting in a cupboard gathering dust for years? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. But at Hive Board Game Café you can bring those fun times back by playing old classics and new favourites with friends and family. It is one of the best board game cafes in Dubai. Along with the many games, Hive also has tasty croissants, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and organic ice-creams for you!
- Average cost for two: AED 140
- Location: GR-03, The Onyx Tower 1, Sheikh Zayed Road, The Greens
- Timings: 12:00 pm – 12:00 am, Thu-Sat, 12:00 pm – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-323-2113
JUNTAS CAFE
This cool, quirky cafe in Al Mizhar is a great spot to grab a quick coffee or enjoy a lazy weekend or lunch. You can also start your day with a delicious breakfast at Juntas Cafe. The cafe offers a choice of indoor and outdoor seating.
- Average cost for two: AED 50
- Location: 33 6 C Street, Al Mizhar 2, Al Mizhar
- Timings: 08:00 am – 08:00 pm, Fri: 02:00 pm – 08:00 pm
L’AVO
Grab a quick lunch or breakfast at L’avo Dubai. From delicious salads to mouthwatering toasts, L’avo is all-things avocadoes. They offer five different types of bowl meals, wraps, sandwiches, desserts as well as drinks.
- Average cost for two: AED 170
- Location: Butterfly Building, Al Bourooj Street, Dubai Media City
- Timings: 08:00 am – 11:00 pm
- Contact: +971-58-800-1354
LANA LUSA
Offering delicious food in a good ambience, Lana Lusa is a Portuguese restaurant in Dubai. Since the inception of the restaurant, it has been gaining huge popularity for its elaborate menu, affordability, quality of food and live entertainment. Foodies have been flocking from all across Dubai to try Portuguese chicken soup, traditional beef sandwiches, Portuguese duck rice and more!
- Average cost for two: AED 200
- Location: Wasl 51, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1
- Timings: 09:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Contact: +971-4-380-1515
THE PLACE CAFE
The Place Cafe is a classy, relaxed spot in Wasl 51 that offers coffee, fries, toasties and burgers. You can grab a coffee at a price starting from AED 18. Tasty hot chocolate is also available at the cafe for AED 30 per person. For those who want to eat a belly-filling meal in the morning, The Place also offers a scrumptious breakfast worth trying!
- Average cost for two: AED 110
- Location: 69 B Street, Al Wasl Road, Jumeirah 1
- Timings: 08:00 am – 12:00 am
- Contact: +971-4-331-3332
THE GREY
A happy and casual cafe, The Grey is a great spot to prune creative ideas, meet new people or hang out with friends. It has an extensive menu that includes butter caramel, labneh ice cream and an eclectic selection of dishes in the ‘eggs & breads’ category. From smoked salmon tartine to chipotle eggs benedict, options are plenty.
- Average cost for two: AED 275
- Location: Street 9 A, Near ARM Holding, Al Wasl Road, Al Safa
- Timings: 08:00 am – 01:00 am
- Contact: +971-54-582-6779
FAQs
WHAT ARE THE BEST CAFES IN DUBAI?
From instagrammable to theme-based, you can find a huge variety of cafes in Dubai.
ARE THERE ANY WORK-FRIENDLY CAFES IN DUBAI?
Yes, many! For those who love that coffee shop vibe and vibrancy whilst working, these cafes to work from in Dubai are perfect.
That brings an end to our list of newly opened cafes in Dubai. We hope you have a great experience visiting each of these eateries. For those who enjoy a good book and coffee, there are many library cafes in Dubai that you’ll love!
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